Marketing Issue [RE-wrenches]

[Smitty]

Bob, I agree with you, and to add a thought, HP did not create
heretodaysolar.com guys. To me they appear to be knee jerk reactions to an
energy crisis and y2k. I think if you look back a year or two at old HPs, you
will find plenty of ads not present today. They are as loyal as a Hong Kong
whore and have the longevity of a Mayfly. 5% margins? Sheesh! Never
underestimate the power of incompetence. Smitty

"Bob Ellison, Alternative Energy Systems" wrote:

>  "They do promote local dealers in their magazines but are hypocrites by
> allowing these ads."
>
> I don't think they have a choice in taking the ads from the cheapo no
> service dealers.
> If they have the money and it is not illegal, they pretty much have to take
> the ad as long as the bill is paid.
> The exception could be if the bill is not getting paid.
>  Or if a high level of complaints come in on a peticular advertiser. But it
> takes money to fight them if they try to force you to take it.
>
> Glad it's not my call, hard to win that one.
>
> Bob
>
> RE. Ellison
> Supplier of;
> Alternative Energy Systems & Supplies
> 34642 Countryman Road
> Theresa, NY. USA
>                                13691-2076
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